Match date: Nottingham Forest take on Portuguese giants Sporting CP in a high-profile pre-season friendly on Friday, July 31, 2026.
This clash serves as a key tune-up fixture for both sides ahead of their respective 2026/27 domestic campaigns.
Kick-off time: The match is scheduled to kick off at 7.45pm local time and UK time.
Supporters tuning in from the UK will not need to adjust for time differences as Portugal shares the BST time zone.
The venue: The pre-season contest will take place at the Estadio Algarve in Faro/Loule, Portugal.
